Volunteers are joining the thousands of people who are gathering in towns across the country early next month to promote suicide prevention.
The annual Oakland/Rochester/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Michigan Chapter, will take on Sunday, Sept. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. at Stony Creek Metropark, Eastwood Beach.
This gathering will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education, research and survivor support programs.
In addition to raising awareness and funds to fight suicide, the walks give those who attend a chance to connect with others and know they are not alone, whether they walk in memory or in support of a loved one or in honor of their own mental health journey.
“Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by connecting with one another, we will draw attention to this issue and keep other families from experiencing a suicide loss. Our ultimate goal is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Lisa Matway, Board Chair for AFSP Michigan.
The walk at Stony Creek is one of hundreds of events being held nationwide this year.
“This year we want people to join us in walking to create a world without suicide,” said AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia. “By walking you are helping us make progress through research, advocacy, education and support to those affected by suicide. And you are improving our understanding of mental health, and how to be there for each other when someone is struggling.”
Local sponsors for the Oakland/Rochester/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk include Corewell Health, Medstar, Dr. Colvin Family Medicine, Grennan Construction, Susie Q’s Kids, LVRG Business
Funding, Parks Title, Farbman Group, Hladik, Onorato & Feldman LP, and Total Asphalt Paving.
To donate or join the event, visit afsp.org/rochestermi.
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